UK Air Freight Market Overview

The UK Air Freight Market was valued at USD 10.54 Billion in 2024 and is expected to grow steadily to USD 16.40 Billion by 2033. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.52% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2033. Growth is driven by expanding global trade, increased e-commerce volumes, and demand for time-sensitive deliveries, supported by advances in logistics technology and increased transport of pharmaceuticals and perishables.

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2024
• Historical Years: 2019-2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2033

UK Air Freight Market Key Takeaways

• The UK air freight market size reached USD 10.54 Billion in 2024.
• The market is projected to reach USD 16.40 Billion by 2033.
• The forecast period considered is 2025-2033.
• The market is steadily growing, fueled by global trade, rising e-commerce volumes, and increasing need for time-sensitive delivery.
• Developments in automation and real-time tracking continue to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Transport of pharmaceutical and perishable products is increasing.
• Competitive strategies among key players further contribute to market growth.

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UK Air Freight Market Growth Factors

The UK air freight market is primarily driven by robust global trade flows that sustain steady demand for quicker and reliable freight transport. The increasing volumes of e-commerce have escalated the requirement for express and efficient air cargo services, making the sector crucial for time-sensitive deliveries. Developments in logistics technology such as automation and real-time tracking enhance supply chain visibility and operational efficiency, further propelling market growth.

Additionally, the air freight industry is experiencing a rising transport of pharmaceutical and perishable goods, sectors that demand stringent logistics and faster delivery times to maintain product integrity. This shift is fueling growth by expanding the market's cargo diversity and value.

Competitive strategies among major players, including innovations in service offerings, partnerships, and infrastructure investments, reinforce the market's development. Together, these factors create a dynamic environment fostering continuous expansion of the UK air freight market throughout the forecast period.

UK Air Freight Market Segmentation

• Service:
• Freight: The market includes traditional cargo services transporting various goods.
• Express: Services focused on quick delivery of high-priority shipments.
• Mail: Air transport services specialized in postal and courier shipments.
• Others: Additional air freight-related services covering niche or specialized transport needs.
• Destination:
• Domestic: Air freight services operating within the UK borders.
• International: Air freight routes connecting the UK with global destinations.
• End-User:
• Private: Individual or non-commercial users requiring air freight services.
• Commercial: Corporate clients and businesses utilizing air freight for operations.
• Regional:
• London
• South East
• North West
• East of England
• South West
• Scotland
• West Midlands
• Yorkshire and The Humber
• East Midlands
• Others

These regions represent critical zones where air freight services are segmented to analyze demand and supply dynamics across the UK.

Regional Insights

London emerges as the dominant region with significant air freight activity supported by its status as a major economic and logistics hub. The report covers all important regions including South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, and others. Together, these regions collectively contribute to the growth of the market with regional infrastructure investments and service expansions.

Recent Developments & News

• In June 2025, The British International Freight Association (BIFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) in Addis Ababa to enhance institutional capacity and deliver advisory support and specialized training. EFFSAA aims to foster workforce development and global trade linkages.
• In May 2025, ZeroAvia, with RVL Aviation and MONTE, announced plans for the world's first hydrogen-electric cargo flights from East Midlands Airport using ZeroAvia's ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain retrofitted onto Cessna Caravan aircraft. The project targets certification and launch within 2025, signifying a major step toward zero-emission air freight.

Key Players

• Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV)
• Farnborough Airport
• Windracers
• The British International Freight Association (BIFA)
• Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA)
• ZeroAvia
• RVL Aviation
• MONTE

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